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Bay-Zil Rail Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Paved rail-trail is lined with trees and traverses picturesque farmland.
5.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFishingRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
The Hotchkiss Road Trailhead offers the only public access to the trail

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.28mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
6ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
588ft
High Point
579ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Paved rail-trail follows the former Detroit and Mackinac Railway, crosses Dutch Creek and is sandwiched between the Saginaw River and Crow Island State Game Area at its terminus.

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Contributors
Mark Maxwell